Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Is Kansas’ First Line Of Defense Against Bird Flu
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Is Kansas’ First Line Of Defense Against Bird Flu
If the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza ever comes to Kansas, diagnosticians at Kansas State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory will be the first to know. The lab, which is part of K-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first place samples would be tested if there were a suspected case of avian influenza in Kansas.Dr.
Humans And Apes Have Ability To Laugh
Humans are not the only animals with the ability to empathize and mimic, and perhaps also to laugh; it seems orang-utans also have a sense of empathy which forms part of our ability to laugh. A study in Biology Letters suggests that the ability to laugh could possibly come from an early primate ancestor to both contemporary apes and humans. The researchers found that facial expressions were contagious among the orang-utans.
Dog Trainer Warns Of Holiday Hazards For Our Four-Legged Friends, USA
Professional trainer, Jaime Van Wye, “Top Dog” of the Zoom Room, has trained dogs in search and rescue, bomb and drug detection, criminal apprehension and tracking, as well as how NOT to bite the mailman. An expert in her field, she cautions families to take extra care to protect their pets during the holidays. “With winter and the holidays come a myriad of dangers for your dogs including poinsettias, Christmas trees, onions, decorations and toys.